Category: Entertainment

Gaurav Taneja, also known as Flying Beast, recently appeared on Shark Tank India Season 4 with his fitness brand, BeastLife, which he co-founded with Raj Gupta. However, the judges, known as ‘sharks,’ didn’t like their pitch and rejected them. After the show, Raj responded to some tough comments made by Anupam Mittal, one of the sharks. He felt that it wasn’t fair to call Gaurav a “terrible entrepreneur,” especially since he works incredibly hard.

In an interview, Raj said, “What Anupam said was really wrong. I saw Gaurav working late into the night and putting in so much effort. It’s not right to put him down like that.” He continued, “People who go on Shark Tank pour their hearts into their businesses. They deserve respect, not harsh criticisms.”

Gaurav and Raj were asking for ₹1 crore for a 1% share in their company, which makes easy-to-digest protein supplements. Anupam Mittal seemed unhappy with their proposal and said to Gaurav, “You’re a great influencer, but you can’t just let others handle the business for you.”

Gaurav later explained on his YouTube channel that the ₹1 crore he mentioned wasn’t personal income but the total revenue of the business, not the profit.

Actor Ananya Panday is feeling sad, but it’s not because of work. She’s missing her adorable nephew, whom she calls her “little koala”! Ananya shared sweet photos on social media, showing their fun times together.

On Monday, she posted cute moments with baby River, the son of her cousin Alanna Panday and her husband Ivor McCray. The pictures show cuddly moments, a selfie of Ananya and River, and a lovely clip of Ananya talking while River sleeps in her arms. Ananya captioned the post, “Missing my little koala baby nephew River 💔😢.”

In the comments, filmmaker Farah Khan said, “Oh my godddd! What a laddoo!” Many fans also chimed in, calling them “too cute” and saying, “Two cute babies in one frame.”

Ananya’s cousin, Alanna, and her husband welcomed baby River in June last year. They announced the joyful news on their Instagram, both wearing matching blue outfits. They lovingly shouted, “Our little angel is here!”

Alanna got engaged to Ivor in 2021. He is a photographer from the U.S. After dating for a long time, they married in Mumbai in 2023. They share their lives on YouTube and live in Los Angeles. Alanna appeared in a reality show called The Tribe, which featured India’s popular social media stars.

Singer Sonu Nigam captivated fans with an amazing concert in Kolkata on February 10. But things got a bit messy when some people in the audience stood up during the show. Sonu had to step in to ask them to sit down. He humorously said, “If you want to stand, go stand during an election! Please sit down!”

A fan recorded the moment, showing Sonu pointing at the crowd and urging them to take their seats. He said, “If you really want to stand, go stand in an election! Hurry up, my performance time is getting cut! Sit down quickly!”

Many fans agreed with Sonu’s actions online, saying it was wrong that he had to manage the situation himself because of the poor planning by the concert organizers. One commenter wrote, “It was really disappointing that Sonu had to handle this all alone because of the bad management.” Another fan mentioned the unfortunate passing of singer KK in June 2022 due to a similar situation at a concert and praised Sonu for being proactive.

Just days before this concert, Sonu faced severe back pain but still performed. He described his pain on Instagram, saying it felt like a needle was poking his spine.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in movies is growing quickly, and now filmmakers who want their films to be considered for Oscars must share how they used it. Recently, two Oscar-nominated films, The Brutalist and Emilia Perez, have sparked debates about whether using AI in movies is fair.

The Brutalist received a lot of criticism when it was revealed that AI helped enhance performances of actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. Director Brady Corbet defended the movie, saying AI was only used a little and that the actors actually practiced with a Hungarian coach. He also mentioned that the building sketches were hand-drawn.

In Emilia Perez, director Jacques Audiard used AI to clone the voices of the actors. Other films aiming for Oscars, like A Complete Unknown and Dune: Part 2, have also used AI in their production.

According to a report by Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the group behind the Oscars) is currently looking into how AI is used in films. They might require filmmakers to share details about AI use by 2026. Right now, there’s an optional form for filmmakers to fill out if they use AI in their films.

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his channel BeerBiceps, was on a recent episode of Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent. His jokes didn’t sit well with many viewers. They called him out for making inappropriate and offensive remarks, leading some to say that there should be rules for online shows like Latent that stream on YouTube.

In the show, contestants showcase their talent while the judges, including Samay Raina and famous guests, score them. If the contestants can correctly guess their scores, they win a prize. The show is praised by some for its dark humor and relaxed style, but it has also faced criticism.

In one episode, Ranveer made a shocking joke about a contestant’s parents that upset many people. He asked, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day or join them to finish it once and for all?” While some on the show laughed, viewers were not pleased, with one person tweeting, “What do I do to unhear that horrible Ranveer Allahbadia clip?”

Many people on the internet want Ranveer to be canceled for his comments. Some referenced his award for being a disruptor from India’s Prime Minister and wondered if that award would still stand after his offensive jokes.

Another comment that upset people was about Kerala’s literacy, where one twitter user pointed out that Ranveer’s misleading videos have been fact-checked by educated people from Kerala.

Social media users are calling for the authorities to monitor shows like India’s Got Latent more closely to avoid vulgar content. This isn’t the first time India’s Got Latent has been in trouble; earlier, a complaint was filed over a joke about dog meat.

Vijay Deverakonda, a famous Indian actor known for the movie “Arjun Reddy,” recently visited the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. He and his mother, Madhavi, took a holy dip in the waters at the Triveni Sangam, a sacred spot where three rivers meet. This special moment happened on Sunday afternoon.

In photos, Vijay is seen wearing a saffron dhoti, rudraksh beads around his neck, and no shirt. He was praying with his hands folded and head bowed while standing in the water. His mother stood beside him in a lovely orange salwar suit, also with her hands in prayer.

Vijay’s trip came just after the teaser for his new film, VD12, was released, making it an exciting week for him. Another photo showed him wearing a face mask and a towel around his waist as he left the water.

Many other celebrities have also visited the Mahakumbh recently. For example, Upasana Kamineni, wife of actor Ram Charan, shared fun pictures from her trip with friends. Rana Daggubati’s wife, Miheeka Bajaj, also shared moments from her visit with her mom, while KGF star Srinidhi Shetty posted her experiences online, describing how special it felt to be there. She mentioned that she suddenly decided to go after a busy period and felt that Prayag called out to her.

Rachel Brosnahan recently attended the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards and got a lot of questions about James Gunn’s new Superman movie. During her interviews on the red carpet, she had some funny replies about the film, which stars David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult.

When asked what she could share about the movie, Rachel smiled and said, “Not much, as you can guess. But we’ve got a trailer out now. It features a dog, a superhero, and a villain. I had a blast filming it, and it was super different from anything I’ve done before! Oh, I almost spilled some secrets!”

She jokingly admitted she’s “not very good at talking to the media” before adding, “I got to do something new! You know, I can say I got to fly, as shown in the trailer. I hung from the sky about 60 feet up at a hotel in Cleveland. That was thrilling!”

Rachel also teased, “David is very strong, and Nicholas is very bald,” but didn’t give away more details about the film.

In this new Superman movie, David Corenswet plays Clark Kent, a superhero growing up with human parents but also having powers from another world. This film is set to start a whole new DC Cinematic Universe created by James Gunn and producer Peter Safran, and is scheduled to hit theaters on July 11 this year. Besides David, Rachel, and Nicholas, the movie also includes Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and Milly Alcock.

Sara Ali Khan and her brother, Ibrahim Ali Khan, went to a wedding for their friends, Yash Singhal and Krisha Parekh. They were joined by their mom, Amrita Singh. Sara shared cute photos on Instagram from the event.

In the pictures, you can see Sara and her mom smiling with friends. Sara and Ibrahim posed together, holding hands, and Sara even hugged Ibrahim as he made a silly face. She also took photos with the newlyweds.

For the wedding, Amrita wore a beautiful blue and gold outfit, while Sara looked stunning in a red saree. Ibrahim chose a stylish grey outfit with white pants. At another event, Sara also wore a lovely pink saree.

Sara posted on Instagram, saying, “Mr & Mrs Singhal ❤️ Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, joy, thepla, and undiyo. Jai Bholenath!” (Thepla and Undiyo are tasty dishes from Gujarat.)

About Their Films:
Sara is playing a role in a film called “Sky Force,” where Akshay Kumar is the main star. She will also be in another movie named “Metro In Dino” alongside Aditya Roy Kapur.

Ibrahim is making his acting debut in “Nadaaniyan,” a romantic film with Khushi Kapoor. This movie tells the story of two different kids, Piya and Arjun, who find love despite their different backgrounds.

Bollywood star Salman Khan recently joined his nephew Arhaan Khan on his podcast called Dum Biryani. During their chat, Salman gave some good advice after hearing that Arhaan and his friends, Dev Raiyani and Arush Verma, struggled with speaking Hindi.

Salman started by asking them why they were doing the podcast. When Arhaan said it was just a fun hobby to make memories, Salman responded, “You guys should first do all of this in Hindi.” One of Arhaan’s friends mentioned, “Inko Hindi nahi aati” (they don’t know Hindi), and another admitted, “My Hindi is very poor.” Salman cheerfully told them that they could speak Hindi and he would help correct them.

Then, Salman playfully scolded them, saying, “You should be ashamed of yourselves if you guys don’t know Hindi. You need to connect with the people who understand Hindi.” He also encouraged Arhaan to figure out what he is good at and what he needs to improve before diving into the film world.

In other news, Salman is busy filming his new action movie, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss. The film features popular stars like Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal. It’s set to hit theaters on March 28. Additionally, Salman is excited about his upcoming movie Kick 2, which fans can’t wait to see!

The Malayalam film industry had a promising start in 2024, with successful movies like Manjummel Boys, Premalu, Aavesham, The Goat Life, and Marco. However, producers, distributors, and exhibitors are claiming the industry faced big money losses this year. If the issues aren’t solved, they have warned of a shutdown starting June 1.

According to a report, producer G Suresh Kumar announced this news after a meeting with various industry groups. He mentioned that out of 200 films released last year, only 24 did well. Producers lost between 600 to 700 crore rupees on the other films. Even though they discussed problems with movie stars, no real changes have happened.

Producers are unhappy with how much stars and technicians charge and the high entertainment tax from the government. They said, “Costs of making films have skyrocketed. The Malayalam film industry can’t handle this. Stars charge too much, and the government hasn’t helped. Since the ‘One Nation, One Tax’ policy started, taxes now take 30% of total earnings.”

Before the planned shutdown on June 1, a symbolic strike will take place outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. Last year, the Kerala Film Producers’ Association mentioned the need to get people back into theatres by 2025. Some movies like Manjummel Boys, The Goat Life, Aavesham, and Premalu earned over ₹100 crore, while others like Kishkinda Kaandam and Guruvayur Ambalanadayil made over ₹75 crore.